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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.91, 52.40 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.91, 52.40 and 17.79 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.91 : 52.40 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.91/52.40 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.91x = 52.40 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.91x = 932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.11/34.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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